tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post5548375758016390481..comments2024-01-15T09:37:29.174-08:00Comments on Las Vegas Cabbie Chronicles: XXXIIIMrFunkMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18037881254826751745noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-46756380216715529952012-02-02T01:51:30.344-08:002012-02-02T01:51:30.344-08:00This just made me cry. Just started going when he ...This just made me cry. Just started going when he realized his wife was crying and went over to hug her...the sweetest thing I have ever read. You were lucky to have witnessed this.Francine2012https://www.blogger.com/profile/18173054416295485004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-62850088727517213132010-03-08T17:07:02.328-08:002010-03-08T17:07:02.328-08:00I don't record my rides. I don't have a ph...I don't record my rides. I don't have a photographic memory. I'm not full of shit. <br /><br />I remembered the USS Tennessee...and I remembered that part of his story and him talking about the war and all the places they went during it. <br /><br />I researched that ship on google for maybe ten minutes to get the specifics about it's career, specifically during WWII. Upon reading that most of the information correlated to what I remembered from his story. <br /><br />It's not rocket science.<br /><br />For the purposes of this story I felt it was important to be historically correct, especially considering Tom told me his story so well. <br /><br />Ironic that the act of wanting to be factual nets responses claiming that I'm full of shit.MrFunkMDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037881254826751745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-88618218437444558982010-03-05T21:35:29.650-08:002010-03-05T21:35:29.650-08:00Okay cabbie, you are one of 3 things:
1) An excel...Okay cabbie, you are one of 3 things:<br /><br />1) An excellent fiction writer who made that story up<br /><br />2) A wiz with photographic memory<br /><br />3) You are a great writer that recorded that conversation and added some color to make it draw in the reader more.<br /><br />Not trying to make this negative because it was a great story, but I'm skeptical that you can remember that entire story so perfectly from a random passenger. <br /><br />Things that made me raise an eyebrow:<br /><br />1) Remembering all the battles and towns he was in (and spelling them perfectly)<br /><br />2) Let's face it, an average person barely remembers what they had for breakfast yesterday. Unless they were your last customer and you sat down after your 12 hour shift and then wrote the whole thing out, no way that story flows so well from secondhand memory alone.<br /><br />3) Your description after the fact was pretty rom-com and borderland fantasy. On the flipside, truth can be odder than fiction sometimes.<br /><br />Feel free to respond and let me know if I'm wrong. A tip of the hat if this all happened as you said. You are a talented writer regardless.B.M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-26566729732565348072009-05-11T21:53:00.000-07:002009-05-11T21:53:00.000-07:00hello i like your page i also have a very cool pag...hello i like your page i also have a very cool page which talks about all the hot spots in vegas check it out at http://lasvegasconcierge.blogspot.comAnonymoushttp://lasvegasconcierge.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-83312795378056765782007-11-13T17:33:00.000-08:002007-11-13T17:33:00.000-08:00Simply beautiful!!!Simply beautiful!!!nettiemachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00835731271577804010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-20958817129495070522007-10-03T04:54:00.000-07:002007-10-03T04:54:00.000-07:00Almost 2 months and no new story....your fans are ...Almost 2 months and no new story....your fans are waiting. I need something to read at work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-24244784563511313932007-09-15T17:57:00.000-07:002007-09-15T17:57:00.000-07:00Truly moving...you have a wonderful narrative writ...Truly moving...you have a wonderful narrative writing style. It is an absolute pleasure to read your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-29615716320334769642007-07-01T20:43:00.000-07:002007-07-01T20:43:00.000-07:00nice story, hopefully they'll get back to Vegas so...nice story, hopefully they'll get back to Vegas some dayRoy, Dublin Taxi Driverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04186529500164298488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-59926567628220273602007-07-01T20:26:00.000-07:002007-07-01T20:26:00.000-07:00Nothing wrong with second-hand stories if they're ...Nothing wrong with second-hand stories if they're as powerful as this. I'm sending you a bill for all the kleenex I've had to use reading it. Great, great post.Eugene Salomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545540363940391483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-44148347054193072252007-07-01T18:04:00.000-07:002007-07-01T18:04:00.000-07:00I'm not a cabbie, or anywhere near being a writer,...I'm not a cabbie, or anywhere near being a writer, but I hope you can devote as much time and effort as possible to your writing. Great story, and I was getting misty also. I'd certainly buy your books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-32369718788251453942007-07-01T16:14:00.000-07:002007-07-01T16:14:00.000-07:00How about somenew posts?really like you perspectiv...How about somenew posts?<BR/>really like you perspective and writing style.<BR/>Keep it upAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-2378850429034528792007-06-30T02:07:00.000-07:002007-06-30T02:07:00.000-07:00well told, or should I say written! I'm going to r...well told, or should I say written! I'm going to read it to my soul mate tonight.F.B. Cabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00540066035914368440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-52777853386827270522007-06-19T17:16:00.000-07:002007-06-19T17:16:00.000-07:00Great story, I have a question though...how do you...Great story, I have a question though...how do you remember such precise details, like the name of each battle Tom was involved in? Do you keep some kind of recording device in your cab or do you just have a great memory?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-89308298273457882082007-06-15T14:26:00.000-07:002007-06-15T14:26:00.000-07:00Sitting here crying- it is a beautiful story that ...Sitting here crying- it is a beautiful story that just goes to show you that true love does still exsist in this crazy world!! Thank you Mrs,N33Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-31788765946307332252007-06-11T15:04:00.000-07:002007-06-11T15:04:00.000-07:00Very touching story, i almsot cried, is a nice thi...Very touching story, i almsot cried, is a nice thing to read on a blog<BR/><BR/>Cheers from Ireland<BR/><BR/>WizzzerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-58624839074021436652007-06-03T15:17:00.000-07:002007-06-03T15:17:00.000-07:00I was in the navy for 31 years. I'm retired now an...I was in the navy for 31 years. I'm retired now and have met many people I hoped I would run across again. This story is amazing, and makes me proud in many ways.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for telling this tale - it was very inspiring!<BR/><BR/>Pete in Floridachrispj53https://www.blogger.com/profile/02328620471765931712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-33251607342376971322007-05-30T13:26:00.000-07:002007-05-30T13:26:00.000-07:00That is the best love story I've ever heard. It b...That is the best love story I've ever heard. It brought tears to my eyes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-24770208121937859382007-05-29T09:10:00.000-07:002007-05-29T09:10:00.000-07:00This was one of the most beautiful stories I have ...This was one of the most beautiful stories I have ever heard. It has always been a dream of mine to be loved that much by my soulmate at that age.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-65864714804987699032007-05-26T21:20:00.000-07:002007-05-26T21:20:00.000-07:00I followed one blog for about a year or so just to...I followed one blog for about a year or so just to see an example of what one was. This story, sent to my by a friend, was far more interesting and satisfying! How nice to read a good ol' story that doesn't attempt to give me a guilt trip if I don't immediately send it to 'everyone in my book' or something like that. A good story, either happy or sad, often refreshes you with a good moral point or two and it's a good thing to be remineded of that as well as enjoying the pleasure of hearing a good story. It was so much more pleasant than watching the usual violence or profanity that seems to purvade TV programming with it's 'reality' shows featuring greed and sex to justify it's existance.<BR/><BR/>My thanks to the author for giving me something positive upon which to comment!<BR/><BR/>Dave - on the shore of ConnecticutAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-7947778111810265682007-05-25T08:56:00.000-07:002007-05-25T08:56:00.000-07:00Wow! Amazing story. Forwarded to my wife. She'l...Wow! Amazing story. Forwarded to my wife. She'll be crying at work (I almost am),Johnnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055959612777567592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-77630082303816310002007-05-25T00:23:00.000-07:002007-05-25T00:23:00.000-07:00There you go again, absoultly knocked my socks off...There you go again, absoultly knocked my socks off. I was there, in the cab somewhere. Hearing Tom and Yuki tell their story. You brought it to me so clearly I could not keep the tears of joy at bay. I loved the story, I appriciate the way you told it. Good job cabbie. Or should I say "good job writer, that drives a cab.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-8760155618092976282007-05-24T10:36:00.000-07:002007-05-24T10:36:00.000-07:00Excellent!Absolutely excellent!Excellent!<BR/><BR/>Absolutely excellent!Paradise Driverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668266221623363777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-13229352177429337422007-05-24T09:39:00.000-07:002007-05-24T09:39:00.000-07:00Okay, this is the absolute best love story I've ev...Okay, this is the absolute best love story I've ever read. And you really, REALLY need to publish your stories and write a script for a screen adaptation. Who knows, maybe someday you'll get to Cannes with the stars of your film, but being the down to earth guy you are, STILL drive a cab in LV, because let's face it, the money's great when you're a star, but the paparazzi can really get on your tits. Great story. Keep em coming!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-65223732648954717542007-05-24T07:43:00.000-07:002007-05-24T07:43:00.000-07:00Wow, that story brought tears to my eyes. It was ...Wow, that story brought tears to my eyes. It was an enjoyment to read. Thanks for sharing. What a lovely couple, and what a lovely thing you did for them.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426636697625970118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21486842.post-16538688174878865892007-05-24T07:42:00.000-07:002007-05-24T07:42:00.000-07:00Amazing, amazing, amazing... One of the best stor...Amazing, amazing, amazing... One of the best stories I've read. You really should write a book of short stories about your experiences. I'll bet the publishing crew over at LVA would be interested.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com